NEW YORK

A new New York law makes the full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans mandatory statewide starting October 1, 2026, ending years of patchwork local opt-in rules.

New York extended 9/11-related benefit deadlines for National Guard members and first responders ahead of the 25th anniversary, giving more people time to file WTC-related claims.

A retired firefighter and EMT built a first-of-its-kind obstacle race in Central New York, testing the skills of the job through 30 first-responder-inspired challenges.

New York now requires every municipality to grant a full property tax exemption to veterans rated 100% permanently and totally disabled by the VA.

New York City's first city-sponsored ruck honors veterans and Gold Star families with a Sept. 13 march across the Brooklyn Bridge, organized with NYRR.

A first-time obstacle race at Green Lakes State Park puts entrants through challenges modeled on real first-responder work.

Three new races just joined the OWF lineup: Freihofer's Run for Women (Albany, NY), Last Call Triathlon (Loveland, CO), and the Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend.

New York''s Chapter 77 makes full property tax exemptions mandatory for 100% disabled veterans starting October 2026.